SANTA CRUZ TREK, PISCO & CHOPICALQUI

PER-13 / 15-day trip / Grade: AD

TREK: Classic Santa Cruz Trek
PEAKS
: Pisco (5752 m) & Chopicalqui (6354 m)

Santa Cruz Trek, Pisco & Chopicalqui

In this program we combine various classic itineraries from Cordillera Blanca, into one program. It begins with the classic Santa Cruz trek from Cashapampa to Vaqueria over, Punta Union pass, building a solid acclimatization while enjoying one of the most beautiful and panoramic treks in the range.

The second part of the program, aims at climbing two of the most iconic peaks in the Llanganuco Valley: Pisco (5725 m) and Chopicalqui (6354 m). Pisco is a very straightforward climb, which provides a great experience and improves the acclimatization as preparation for the final goal: Chopicalqui. This last summit is a very aesthetic and demanding 6000-meter climb, located beside the Huascarans. It resembles a pyramid with quite steep faces, but a Southwest ridge being the most accessible of them all. It is rated as AD and very popular due to its quick access and fairly reasonable difficulty. The climb is very exiting and with amazing landscapes guaranteed!


Day 1Arrival in Lima, Peru
Day 2Lima – Huaraz (3005 m)
Day 3Churup lake (4445 m)
Day 4Llamacorral (3760 m)
Day 5Taullipampa campsite (4148 m)
Day 6Punta Union mountain pass (4768 m)
Day 7Vaqueria & Yuraccorral camp (3800 m)
Day 8Pisco high camp (4672 m)
Day 9Climb: Pisco (5752 m)
Day 10Yuraccorral – Rest day (3883 m)
Day 11Chopicalqui base camp (4978 m)
Day 12Chopicalqui high camp (5300 m)
Day 13Climb: Chopicalqui (6354 m)
Day 14Back to Huaraz
Day 15Huaraz – Lima
Tags: Peru, Huaraz, Pisco, Lima, Chopicalqui, Cordillera Blanca, LLanganuco, Alpamayo, Vaqueria, AD, Santa Cruz trek, AD grade, Cashapampa, Climbing, Punta union, Artesonraju